Abstract: A method of forming a film comprising nanocellulose having an Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) value in the range of 0.1 to 300 cc/m2/24 h at 38° C. and 85% relative humidity (RH), and having a basis weight in the range of in the range of 0.1 to 45 g/m2 wherein the method comprises the steps of; providing a suspension comprising nanocellulose, forming at least one layer of a web or a film from said suspension; drying said formed web or film to a dry content of at least 65 weight-%, wherein said method further comprises the steps of; treating at least one side of said dewatered and dried web or film with ultra violet (UV) or electron beam (EB) irradiation; and wherein at least one cooling step is provided in connection with or after the UV or EB treatment step.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a blank (1) configured to be erected into a package (2), the blank (1) comprising a bottom panel (10), a first and a second side wall panel (21, 22), a first and a second end wall panel (31, 32), a first set and a second set of a first and a second end top wall panel (61, 62) configured to form a double walled top wall at each longitudinal end of the package (2), a third and a fourth locking tongue (73, 74) extending outwardly from the second side wall panel (22) and being configured to be received between the first and second end top wall panels (61, 62), a lid panel (80) being foldably connected to and extending outwardly from the second side wall panel (22), wherein the lid panel (80) is connected to the second side wall panel (22) along a longitudinal central portion positioned between the longitudinal end portions (22a, 22b) of the second side wall panel (22), as seen in a flat-laid state of the blank (1), The disclosure also relates to a package (2).

Abstract: A method for reducing the surface oil absorption of cellulose based substrate is provided, in which a coating composition is applied to said substrate; and in which the coating composition comprises carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and/or a salt of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). A coated paperboard, and a laminate of the coated paperboard with a polymer layer is also provided. The coating composition provides improved surface oil absorption and improved adherence of an overlying polymer layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a paperboard comprising the steps of; providing a furnish comprising cellulosic fibers, applying the furnish on at least one wire to form a web, dewatering the web on said at least one wire by subjecting the web to a pressure above 150 kPa without the use of a press roll nip and thereafter pressing the dewatered web to form a paperboard. Also a paperboard and a corrugated board produced by such a process.

Abstract: A cellulosic film comprising MFC is provided, which is coated on at least one surface thereof with at least one cured barrier layer. The cured barrier layer comprises CMC which has been crosslinked with a crosslinking agent. A method for improving the barrier properties of a cellulosic film is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a coated paper, paperboard or film, wherein the method comprises the steps of; providing a first suspension comprising cellulose fibers, applying the first suspension on a substrate to form a fibrous web, wherein the web has a first and a second side, providing a second suspension comprising micro fibrillated cellulose, applying the second suspension either to the first side of the fibrous web or to a surface of a drying equipment and conducting said fibrous web through the drying equipment whereby the second suspension is added to the first side of the web forming the coated paper, paperboard or film. The invention also relates to a paper, paperboard or film produced according to the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a modified wood product wherein the wood is treated with low-molecular weight resin based on lignin degradation products. The present invention also relates to a modified wood product produced using said process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refined cellulose fiber composition useful as a strength enhancing agent for paper and paperboard, wherein the refined cellulose fiber composition has a Schopper-Riegler (SR) number in the range of 80-98 as determined by standard ISO 5267-1, and wherein the refined cellulose fiber composition has a content of fibers having a length >0.2 mm of at least 12 million fibers per gram based on dry weight. The invention further relates to a method for preparing the refined cellulose fiber composition and to pulp paper and paperboard comprising the refined cellulose fiber composition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a paperboard for packaging of liquid and frozen food, comprising a dispersion coating as the only barrier layer on its outside/print side. It has surprisingly been found that a dispersion coating comprising latex and pigment applied on the outside/print side of a paperboard for liquid and/or frozen food may serve as the only barrier against moisture arising from condensation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a film or coating comprising a fiber material, wherein at least 60% by weight of said fiber material is microfibrillated cellulose, said film or coating also comprising at least 1% by weight of extractives from wood bark or cork wood. The invention is also directed to products, such as packaging materials, using or incorporating said film or coating. Such packaging materials are for example laminates or multi-layer structures. The films or coatings according to the present invention having advantageous barrier properties and are therefore particularly suitable for sensitive objects that need to be packaged in a controlled or modified atmosphere. The present invention is also directed to a composition comprising a fiber material, wherein at least 60% by weight of said fiber material is microfibrillated cellulose, said composition also comprising at least 1% by weight of extractives from wood bark or cork wood.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas barrier film for a paper or paperboard based packaging material, said gas barrier film comprising: a microfibrillated cellulose layer (MFC layer), at least one surface of which has been metallized; and a polymer dispersion coating layer disposed on at least one surface of the MFC layer. The present invention further relates to a paper or paperboard based packaging material, containers and carton blanks comprising the gas barrier film, and to a method for manufacturing the gas barrier film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an intermediate product that can be stored and transported and efficiently converted into microfibrillated cellulose with limited energy input at the time of conversion. More specifically, the invention involves the use of dewatered carboxymethylcellulose or carboxylated cellulose fiber having a low degree of substitution and a high amount of additives.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method to produce a packaging material comprising the steps of; treating at least one surface of a paperboard substrate with a binder and with a metal salt, printing at least a part of said treated surface with ink, and applying at least one polymer layer on said printed surface. The packaging material produced in accordance with the invention shows good printability and simultaneously good adhesion of the applied polymer layer.

Abstract: Hornificated microfibri Mated cellulose (MFC) particles are provided, which are useful as an abrasive material in personal care products. Personal care products comprising such particles are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing modified cellulose fibers for a moldable cellulose fiber based material, said method comprising: a) providing a chemical or semi-chemical wood pulp comprising cellulose fibers, and optionally subjecting the pulp to alkaline extraction to obtain an alkaline extracted pulp; and b) subjecting the pulp or the alkaline extracted pulp of step a) to a chemical treatment with an alkaline solution and/or an organic solvent to obtain a treated pulp or treated alkaline extracted pulp comprising modified cellulose fibers for a moldable cellulose fiber based material. The invention further relates to a moldable cellulose fiber based material comprising at least 70% by dry weight of modified cellulose fibers obtainable by the method.

Abstract: Method for making a film that comprises microfibrillated cellulose, wherein the film has low OTR values and especially suitable for a tropical environment. The method comprising the steps of providing a suspension comprising microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), forming a film from said suspension, wherein the film having a solid content above 40%, preferably above 50%, treating the film with flame or plasma treatment, such that a surface activation takes place on the film, and cooling the film, wherein the surface of the film having a decreased OTR value and a high moisture resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a packaging material free from aluminium in the form of a continuous foil or film, comprising a layer of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), wherein the layer comprising MFC has been laminated or coated on at least one side with a heat-sealable material. The MFC layer contains at least 60% by weight of microfibrillated cellulose. The present invention is also directed to a method for induction sealing, wherein a packaging material to be heat-sealed by induction is placed against an induction heating surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a material suitable for use in packages comprising nano-sized cellulose and an ethylene scavenging or ethylene absorbing agent. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing such material, which may be paper, label, paperboard, plastic or film products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for improved surface sizing in the manufacture of paper or board products. According to the present invention, an aqueous dispersion of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), starch and pigments or fillers is treated by jet cooking and then used for surface sizing in a process for manufacturing a paper or board product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a web of fibrous cellulosic material derived from wood pulp, said web being suitable for three-dimensional moulding to form a packaging product, wherein the web comprises >40 wt % of soft wood chemical pulp and at least one strength enhancement agent, wherein the web has a grammage less than 400 g/m2, and wherein the cellulose fibers of said soft wood chemical pulp comprise a fiber curl of >9%.